caseyctsv Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 You may remember a thread a while back when I was asking CR's opinion on a classic truck for my daughter's first vehicle. Opinions were split, much as my own opinion. She really wanted me to pick up something on which she could learn basic mechanical skills. Given she will only be driving it back and forth to school (< 3 miles) and we have other options for her in the case she is driving further, I picked up a truck. It is a 1966 GMC C10. the Good: It spent its whole life in California - guy from Ohio picked it up in California in August and wanted to flip it here. The underside is better than any I have looked at over the last several months. It has a later model Chevy 350 V8 in it (he was not sure but thought 78-79) backed up by a 3 spd auto. 4 barrel carb, new alt, re-cored radiator, headers and dual exhaust. I may need your help in IDing the motor. The interior has been completely redone, other than the gauges, and it came with most of a power steering swap kit. Gas tank was relocated from behind the seat to a racing fuel cell under the bed. It also has new brakes, tires, and generally drives real nice. Just appears to be solid all around. The bad: Steering is loose as hell The side windows rattle (new window guide kit ordered) The door locks don't work (lock cylinders ordered) The ignition requires no key The turn signals, wipers, and headlights don't work though the headlights come on when the brights switch is engaged leading me to believe I have a ground issue. Seller said all of those worked when he bought it but stopped working on the drive home. I may just buy a whole new wiring harness and rewire the thing. Some crappy cell pics: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/casey02ws6/127_zps789fc321.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/casey02ws6/129_zps439daec1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/casey02ws6/128_zps196fd21a.jpg And my happy girl with her new pride and joy - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/casey02ws6/130_zps6c89b67f.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 so awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 It looks like a great start for a driving project. I think you made a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 how many airbags does it have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 That's good stuff man. She'll look back on those pics in 50 years wishing she never traded it for her hover car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Too cool. Hopefully I get to do some similar stuff with my daughter in a few more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 how many airbags does it have? Just one when I am driving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 So what is the easiest way to ID this motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 That's good stuff man. She'll look back on those pics in 50 years wishing she never traded it for her hover car. I truly hope so. She would not even let me put the plates on it that I picked up today. She said - leave them I will put them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Somebody's watched too much Twilight. Sweet truck regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Love the California black plate. Looks like a solid drivable project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Love the California black plate. Looks like a solid drivable project. Thanks - that is the goal. It won't win any shows and will not bring big money at an auction or anything. I just want to enjoy it for a few years. It is really fun to drive, in a weird way. It has a lot more personality than other cars in this price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 nice pick up, I'm envious. Looks like it will be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 So what is the easiest way to ID this motor? There should be a number on the block behind the passenger side head iirc (i know its on the back of the block). Just Google search the number you get and it should tell you what's in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 As if you weren't cool enough in my book, Casey! Congrats on the grab. Glad your daughter looks happy with the ride!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Thanks - that is the goal. It won't win any shows and will not bring big money at an auction or anything. I just want to enjoy it for a few years. It is really fun to drive, in a weird way. It has a lot more personality than other cars in this price range. John bruh on here has a nice c10 he's got a plan to work on and I understand the odd way its enjoyable to drive. just a nice fun cruiser... Hope to see it out and about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTA09 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Nice pick up... I'm sure it will be a fun project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 You want the numbers I believe on the drivers side rear block(big raised numbers) and even better if you can also still see the numbers engraved in the metal(still on the block) in front of the passenger head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Do/her a favor and never let her sell it. It's easy advice (prob from alot on here), but when the $ and time comes around you/she will like it that much more. Being my only car sale regret was a 72 Demon when I was 16 and I/my dad don't like Dodge. Even if she "thinks she wants to sell it" buy it back and hide it. It'll make one of those modern family stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Very cool truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Awesome! My dad has a '66 Chevy C10. So cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Well done Casey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted November 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks guys. Ordered $300 worth of parts yesterday, got the tags and title done, put the insurance on it. Should be ready to enjoy here in a couple weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Right turn Clyde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 I would HIGHLY recommend a good undercoating and rust treatment. If your daughter is going to drive it at all in the late fall/winter/early spring, it gon get eat up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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